California Gov. Newsom tells cities to ban homeless encampments

Gov. Gavin Newsom asked cities Monday across California to ban homeless encampments, releasing a template policy he hopes they'd adopt but stopping short of conditioning funding on their doing so.

Why it matters: Newsom, who's widely expected to run for president in 2028, is continuing to embrace a tougher approach on homelessness — reflecting increased voter acceptance and a Supreme Court ruling a year ago that cleared the way for cities to crack down on encampments.

State of play: The governor released a model ordinance for cities to adopt, a policy that's generally in line with the one San Diego implemented nearly two years ago.

Monday's movefollows his executive order issued in July, ordering state agencies to clear encampments and asking cities to do the same.